The glorifying life of a police officer comes with a hefty price. Dive deeper into the world of law enforcement with John Underhill, an earnest and determined policeman who later left the police forces to become a private investigator. Throughout the book, John explains how he joined the police force and the challenges that he overcame to successfully graduate from the police academy. From being a common man to being selected to become a prestigious Narcotics Investigator. Underhill describes what it's like to be a part of the extensive police forces.

He focuses on the disparity between the police forces and a private investigator. Being part of both career fields, Underhill gives an in-depth insight into the life of a private investigator and police officer. Working with a team and as an individual in this life-threatening dangerous field have both its perks and downsides. Having worked here for decades, Underhill possesses a profound knowledge about his life and the challenges of being in law enforcement.